Minister of Sport of Italy
Abbotti recently said that there are currently too many overage players and foreigners in the B teams of Serie A clubs, which is contrary to the original purpose of the B teams. This view of Minister Abbotti has triggered a wide-ranging discussion on the youth training system of Italian soccer.
Currently, three Serie A clubs - Juventus, Atalanta and AC Milan - have formed B teams and play in the Serie C league. Minister Abbotti stated in an interview, "We have too many overage players and too many foreigners in our U23 team. the B team should give those home-grown youth players the chance to play in official matches, but the current rules for registering players don't meet that need."
Minister Abodi's view reflects concerns that the current system is failing to fully utilize the role of the B team in the development of home-grown young players. Too many over-age players and foreigners take up game time, limiting the growth opportunities for home-grown youth players.
Additionally, Minister Abodi expressed concern over the current fixture schedule. He mentioned that the addition of two matches in the group stage of this season's European competition, as well as international tournaments such as the revamped Club World Cup, have made the schedule increasingly dense. "The schedule of international tournaments is getting out of hand and I hope that the demands of national team matches will be taken into consideration." Minister Abodi emphasized the importance of rationalizing the schedule, calling on all parties to be more balanced between the needs of national teams and clubs when drawing up the tournament schedule.
This series of issues has triggered thinking about the future development of Italian soccer. Adjusting the rules of player registration, ensuring more local young players get the chance to play, and rationalizing the schedule will be the issues that Italian soccer needs to focus on and solve in the future. Fans are looking forward to the revitalization of Italian soccer after the adjustment of the policy, which will provide a platform for more young players to grow up and continue to maintain competitiveness in the international arena.
